Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which has antioxidant and anticancer properties, and is converted into vitamin A in the body, which strengthens the mucous membranes and skin, and improves the body's resistance. The rich dietary fiber in carrots can help the intestinal peristalsis, which is a very suitable vegetable for children to eat.
Carrots are very diverse, in order to improve the effect of nutrient absorption, in the collocation of the really need to be somewhat careful.
Intake with fat can improve the absorption of beta-carotene.
Carrots + nuts:
The beta-carotene in carrots can improve absorption when cooked and consumed with fat-containing nuts, such as sesame seeds and walnuts. Steaming and soft cooking will improve the texture of carrots and make babies love them.
carrot jujube walnut sesame pureeMaterials: half a carrot, two jujubes, 2 walnuts, black sesame seeds 1 small spoon.
Method of production: all the ingredients are put together on the pot to steam, steamed and beaten into mud can be.
This puree is not only nutritious, but also promotes the absorption of carotenoids, which is very helpful for eye and brain development.
Carrot and Green Vegetable Dumpling:The fat in pork can promote the absorption of carotenoids, which is helpful for eye care and skin care.
Materials: 250 grams of flour, 300 grams of carrots, 100 grams of pork filling, 200 grams of bok choy, seasoning.
Steps: 1, carrots washed, cut into strips, juice.
2, the carrot juice into the flour, kneaded by hand, made of dumpling skin;
3, bok choy with hot water after scalding, cooled with cold water, chopped, mixed with the meat mixture, add the right amount of seasoning continue to mix well.
4, wrapped into small dumplings can be.
Beta-carotene needs to be combined with protein in the absorption process, so carrots are better absorbed when paired with protein-rich ingredients.
Carrot egg custard is beautiful in color, nutritious and delicious, and easy to operate.
Materials: half a carrot, 1 egg, boiling water.
Steps: 1, egg into the bowl, add 100 ml of water, whisking evenly.
2, carrot slices steamed.
3, use a grater to make the carrots into a puree;
4, add the carrot puree to the egg juice mixture and stir well;
5, a layer of plastic wrap over the bowl, with a toothpick to pinch a few holes, you can avoid the steam gathered droplets fall into the bowl, forming bumps and dents.
6, boiling water under the over, steaming until solidified can be, about 8 minutes.